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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Torn to Pieces by Cars.

WABASH, May ia farmer made a hor-
rible discovery yesterday on the track of
the Chicago and Atlantic Railroad near
Uniondale. The body of Elijah Huffman,
a well known farmer, was found lying
across the track, his arms and legs being
severed and his body mashed to Jelly.
Three or four heavy freight-train had
passed over the unfortunate, who is
thought to have fallen in fit while walk
ing on the track
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Destructive Forest Fires.

DETROIT, Mich, May 21.-Specials to the
Evening Journal from varions points in
the Upper Peninsula say: Crystal Falls,
small mining town thirty miles from
Iron Mountain, is in eminent danger OF
destruction from forest fires. Iron Mount
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
successful Democratic nIanagement

Fort WAYNE, May Effort Wayne is
becoming metropolitan under the success
full Democratic management of its munich
pal affairs. The Board of Police Commits
soners has decided to purchase patrol
wagon and to increase the police force. The
city has paid off SIS, 900 worth OF indebted
ness In the last two years.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
shot His Wife.

KoKoMo, May 21.-John Harrison, living
in Clay County, five miles west OF this city,
shot his wife with a revolver last night
lust after be had retired and while she
was standing at the foot OF the bed pre-.
paratorv to retiring. The ball entered the
abdomen and caused death this evening.
They we're married two years sgo and had
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25

one child. He claims and it is reported
that she made statement that the shoot
ing was accidental. The feeling in the
community seems otherwise. There will
be an investigation.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Horses, Barn and Buggies Burned.

GREENsBURG, May 2O.-Last night the
barn of VIM. Mobley, residing on the old
Mendenhall farm -four miles west OF Green's
burg, was destroyed by five. Two horses,
two buggies, new wagon, q mowing-ma-
hay were burned, The loss is s.. 600, parti-
ally insured. The fire was probably acct
dental, caused by Mobley's son dropping a
match in the barn when he put mp his
h0rea
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
railroad surveyors Expected,

LIBERTY, May 20.-The surveyors of the
Dayton, Eaton and Liberty railroad are ex-
pected to reach this place some time TO-
morrow. As the company had given out
that no aid would be asked, the calling of
meeting for that purpose at Eaton has
feeling here is that this county will vote no
aid
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
A Child Drowned In a Spring.

MUNcIE, May 22.-Yesterday afternoon
the eighteen-months-old child of Horace
Marshall, who resides in Perry Towdship,
this county (Delaware) was drowned in a
spring near the house. Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall are almost heart-broken over the
cad death OF their baby.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
The Republicans to Blame.

Our new Insane Asylums. three in num-
Der. would have been in operation by the
LIST of July had it not been for the refusal
of the Republican House to cooperate
with the Democratic Senate. Let the peo-
ple remember this.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Steals Again and just out of Prison.

JEFFERsoEvILLE, May 20.-John Tanner,
q convict sent from Richmond to serve a
term OF two years for larceny, was dis
charged from the penitentiary this morn
ing by expiration of sentence. An hour
after he had discarded the stripes he
walked into Mr.. Adam Liebel's
ana Gas s Sss ass sa THIRST ao, 1y
read the morning paper, and Hhile Mr..
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Killed by Lightning.

OseooD, May 22.-Yesterdsy, during @
storm, William Sheets, farmer, living st
Poston, this county, was struck by light
ming and instantly killed,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Cornerstone Laid.

NEW ALBANY, May 22.-The ceremonies
of laying the cornerstone of the new Gov
eminent building here to-day were con-
Quoted by the grand officers of the Gaand
Masonic Lodge of the State. There were
placed in the cornerstone photographs of
President Cleveland and all the members of
his Cabinet, the supervising architect and
his chief clerk, and the chief clerk of the
Secretary of the Treasury; photographs of
the old buildings that occupied the site
when the Government purchased 1t, both
on Pearl and Spring streets; reports of the
Secretary Of the Treasury and supervising
architect, plans and specifications of the
building, photograph of Captain j. Slut
Neal, superintendent of the building; cop
les of the New Albany newspapers, a copy
ceediDgs of stated and regular meetings
and rosters of the Masonic Grand Lodge
and the Masonic lodges of the city, copies
of Cincinnati, Louisville and Indianapolis
newspapers
Hon. S. N. Stockslager, Assistant Com
missioner of the General Land Office,
Washington City, who procured the pass
age through Congress of the appropriation
for the erection OF the building, followed
the ceremonies with an eloquent address.
The whole affair was very grand. The
gay decorations with bunting on the bust
ness houses, the flags ahoat on the Court
the citizens, together with the grand
psgentry of the Masonic order rendered
the occasion as enjoyable as it was notable.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Fatal Enect of Gas on Fish.

ANDERSON, Ind, May 22.-GTeat excite
ment was created here this evening on ac-
count OF affidaYits being fled for the ar
rest of Neal G. Mccullough, proprietor of
the big gas well. The trouble grows out OF
the fact that the noise made by gas escap-
ing from the well was declared a nuisance,
and to abate this number Of pipes lead
ing to White River were laid. and the gas
allowed to escape in the water. Soon af-
forwards complainants from the owners of
Moss Island Mill, three miles below, were
made because of the amount of dead fish
in the forebay. Bushels of dead fish have
been dragged from this place, and il is now
claimed that the immense flow of gas from
McCullough's well, which is allowed to
burn as it rises from the waters of the
river causes the fishes to congregate there
and they are then killed by the poisoned
waters. w. A. Killinger and S. c. Mar
tindale have been employed for the defense
in anticipation of legal fight.
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Liebel was out engaged in the garden, he
jumped the counter and stole s. out OF a
lumber sitting on a side-board. Mrs.
Liebel in the rear room heard the money
rattle and ran out in time to see the
thief going out the door. Finding
he was discovered he ran at rapid rate
up Wall, through Maiden Lane, out Locust
and up Court avenue. Mrs. Llebel called
ex-Officer Miller and Assessor Jenkins, who
pursued, overlook, and arrested him at the
corner Of Court and Meigs avenue. He
showed fight. but after struggle, sub
mitted to arrest, and was locked up in the
county jail. His preliminary trial will
take place before Justice Lee IN the morn
ing. The money taken was found in his
pocket and held as evidence of his guilt.
His exploit will require him to serve an.
other term. -
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
A Prominent Citizen of GreencastIe Dead.

GREENCAsTLE. May %. - Councilman
Jacob Ratliff died this morning at o'clock,
after an illness of some weeks. His trouble
was rheumatism of the heart. Mr.. Ratliff
was one of our best citizens, having served
as member of the City Council for six
years, and had Just entered upon his sew
enth year. having been reelected this
Democrat in politics and strong partisan,
he was so well liked as an officer that the
Republicans placed no one in opposition
to him at the last election, and the ward in
which he resided being Republican ward.
He had served his party as a member of
the County Central Committee, and two
years ago as chairman of that committee.
Mr.. Ratliff came TO this county from Ken
lucky about twenty years ago, and was a
lumber dealer. He leaves a wife, two
grown sons and married daughter.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
A Lively limo on a Farm,

Fort WAYNE, May 21.-There was live
ly time yesterday on the farm of Nicholas
Auer, a farmer living twelve miles east of
the city. A ditch assessment had been
made against his property and afterward
sold to local real estate dealer, who sought
to turn him of the farm with writ of
ejectment. The writ was placed in the
hands of Deputy Sheriff Clausmeier, who
was met at Auer's barn by the wrathy fell
low, who pointed gun at him and told
him to leave on pain of instant
death. The officer drew his revolver and
fired, but Auer was not hit. The officer
lodged behind a corner Of the barn, and
later returned to the city and reported his
war-like reception to Sheriff Nelson, who
was in consultation to-day with the States
attorney to ascertain the extent of his
powers in the matter. Auer has removed
to bis barn and keeps guard there, sleeping
with his gun by his side. Further proceed
ings may be interesting as the fellow says
he win shoot ClausmIer down whenever
and wherever be first meets with him. The
Sherif's officer declares he can prove Auer
made this statement by several neighbors,
and accordingly feels warranted in getting
the drop on his man when they next col
Tide.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Lafayette Personal Notes. Etc,

LAFAYETTE, May 22.-Mrs. Helen NJ.
Cougar is in Boston where she will be
banquatted tomorrow night at the Van
dome House by the women of New En-
gland. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe Will pre-
side. Mr.. and Mrs. Cougar sail for Europe
May %, and will be absent four months.
The funeral of Sister Raalvolio, a men,
Der of the Franciscan Sisterhood, took
place from st. Elizabeth Hospital yester-
day. The service was solemn and impress
i've. She was twenty-six years old, and
came to this city from Germany in 1884.
Death was caused by consumption.
The remains of the lamented wife of w.
III. Adams, superintendent of trsnsporta-
ton of the Louisville, New Albany and
Chicago Railway, were taken to Sedalia,
No., to-day for interment. Her death is
greatly regretted.
The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order
of Davids will convene in this city Tues
day. The session will last two days and
will close with grand picnic Wednesday
afternoon. A large number of representa-
tives will be present.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Socie-
ty of the Lafayette district of the NJ. Z.
Church has just closed an interesting three
day session here. Some excellent papers
were read and a number Of delegates we're
present.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
BECOMING HOLY TERRoRs.
All New York City Getting Stirred Vi
Over the SaIamanders.

New YoRK, May 21.--The salamanders
have at last been called to the attention of
the city authorities, and they are going to
be quarantined, or fumigsted, or disin-
letter was received by the Board of Health
yesterday:
National Republican., 1887-09-23
knights Discussing Temperance.

The radical position as to temperance
maintained by Grand Master Workman T.
V. Powderly appears to be regarded
favorably by many of the Knights of
Labor in the District OF Colu umbia.
"The workingman's worst enemy" finds
little or no favor, at all events, in
Mixed Assembly 2672, in which great
variety Of employments are repre-
sented. The regular lecturer for Tuesday
evening requested and was granted further
time, and then there Immediately sprang
up among those whose "tongues are the
pens of ready writers" an Informal discus
sion Of temperance in sharp, five minute
speeches, covering In the aggregate an hour
and half. There was vlrle minority of
outand-out Probibitionlsts. All the speak
ers were In favor Of temperance, but con-
servative majority had no confidence that
prohibition would prohibit so long as the
industrial system was SO out Of joint and
defective as at present. A goodly number
argued that depression of spirits caused by
hard times produced the drink habit In
very many cases, while u more than equal
number were quite as su1 that habitual
Indulgence in Intoxicating drinks brought
many men from independence and comfort
TO poverty aud wretchedness. A Good
Templar X. Of L. present remarked that
these discussions were great educating
force, all leading inevitably to prohibition.
National Republican., 1887-09-23
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
Itoms OF Interest Gathered for u
"Republican'a" Readers,

''Republican'a'' Readers,
j. II. Shanklln, captain general OF the
order OF the Sons OF Moses, who struck the
two boys with a sword, was yesterday fined
by Mayor Smoot.
There is some talk OF j. w. Holt be-
coming the Democratic candidate for the
legislature.
Ris said that ex-senator Malone has de-
clared his intention OF supporting Mr..
l.. w. Corbitt, of this county, for the house
Of delegates.
There are only two things agItatlng the
minds Of Alexandrians at present-Mount
Vernon avenue and politics. The Demo-
cratic party is puzzled as to who will be
their candidate for the legislature, and are
wondering when the announcement will be
made. On the other hand the friends Of
the Mount Vernon avenue are awaiting for
the announcement Of the executive com
mlttee, and surmising as to whom Will be
appointed
Rice, Hart & Ryman's mlnstrels filled the
Opera House TO Overlooking last night, and
gave creditable performance.
Mcssrs Julius Drefus and Ferdinand
Einstein have returned from visit TO their
old home ia Germany. Mr.. Elns,ein states
that, in his opinion, there is no place like
America for a poor man.
| lSOme little amusement was created on
the streets yesterday by an old PohiIk
farmer, who had been imbibing a little too
freely, and insisted that the city Of Alex.
andria ought to suspend business and go
on search for Billy Williams. He was
certain that the city would never prosper
until Williams was caught and hanged.
Luckily for the city, he is not the seventh
son.
Treasurer Wibert, of Alexandria county,
will he at his Office Friday, Saturday, Mon.
day, and Tuesday next to receive money
from delinquent tax. PAYERS.
National Republican., 1887-09-23
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY


Miuor Occurrences In and About the
City.
w II. Ginley has been appointed foremln Of
the grand jury.
The Grand Army delegates to the 81. Louis
encampment leave here tomorrow night.
The funeral Of Miss Rose Marin took place
from st. Dominic's Church yesterday morning
Mary A. Walker has been granted divorce
fium Jane, II. Walker, aid given permission
TO resume her m iden name.
WIN. Dimes. colorcd butcher, was fined $40
by Judge Smell yesterday for carrying his
butcher knives concealed in his pockets.
The grand jury yesterday found an iniict
meut against George Anderson for embezlle-
ment. The accused is under arrest In New
York.
William Newcomb, colorcd was fined 81 by
Judge smell yesterday for ha ting u faise meas
urc and 50 for selling potatoes by measure in
stead Of weight.
Mrs Henrietta Schcman, Of No. 9)S + street
southwt ST., was yesterday held for the grand
Jury by Judge Smell for robbing hA buarder,
Frederick Warther, ofsl0S.
Nearly all the school buildings are over
crow ded, and there seems great want for
more school room. The attendance Of school
children Is lnrger than last year.
The body of Nelson Fisher, coored, for
merly cook on the steamer Thompson was
found floating in the river yesterday. The cor.
oner gave certificate Of death by accidental
drowning.
The funeral of MIR. 1gnatius Atchison, who
died Wednesday at his residence, ITO Fourth
street southeast, takes place to-day. He was
20 years old and resided many years In 4 Ist
Washington.
BENJAMIN b. Wells, through his attorney,
Mr.. Irving williamson, has flied bill in
equity against the District Of Columbia TO en-
ON the sale of certain lots to satisfy alleged
pretended assessments.
National Republican., 1887-09-23
snlter LodCe of Good me- m plnrr.

George W. Salter Lodge had meeting Of
unusual interest in Wonn's Hall, on Sixth
street, Wednesday evening. Chief Tenn
plar Austin being absent from sickness,
Past Chief Templar Russell, of Persever-
ance, was called to the chair. Among the
matters Of new business transacted arrange
ments were made for benefit eutertlin-
ment, in which enterprise this lodge has al
der, conducted by Secretary Mace, brought
out the following: Several charming trios
by Sisters BischoI, Bleau, and Keller; re-
marks OF an earnest character and well re-
ceived made by Sister Chambers, Of Mime
hsha Lodge; Grand Chief Templar Whit
ney, of Monumental Lodge; Brothers Frost,
lodge deputy, and Yost, treasurer, and
Past Chiefs Bishop, of Friendship, and
Russell, Of Perseverance.
National Republican., 1887-09-23
REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING.
Getting Ready to Enter Upon the Com
Ea,nnalrn

Getting Ready to Enter Upon the Com
Ing Campaign.
The committee appointed at the meeting
of Republicans held at the Arlington Hotel
oil the 1st instant to arrange for per.
manent organization and the holding of q
mass meeting met last evening at the law
Office Of Widdlcomhe tS Newman, 1906 +
street sorthwest. 1t was decided to have
the mass meeting OF Saturday evening, Oct.
Is, at Grand Army Hall, on Pennsylvania
avenue, opposite Wizards Hotel. At that
time there will be an election OF officers and
an executive committee for the coming
campaign appointed Distinguished speakers
viii address the meeting, and all Repub-
lican residents Of the District or temporarily
sojourring here are invited to be present.
National Republican., 1887-09-23
FULFILLING
kAAHAtktfskAk&ttA

A promise creates a feeling of
confidence, and therein lies sue
cess.
Our Fall Exhibition has been
one Of entire satisfaction, not
alone to us, but also to our large
and increasing trade.
Whenever we illuminate our
advertisements, as we have on
this occasion, we do 80 knowing
full we'll that our honest eff orts
bring us golden harvests. The
battle has begun, and we have
destroyed the enemy, not with
dynamite, but with low prices.
Victory is ours, and we shall
strain every nerve to maintain
it.
We are going to show you how
to maintain 1t, and that is to
undersell all competitors, no
matter at what cost. We start
with
National Republican., 1887-09-23

The following LODGES meet tonight at the
places named:
Mai0nic-St. Johns, No. II. Masonic Tem-
pie; Hope, No. 90; Masonic Temple; Eureka,
X. A. Chapter, No. I, Masonic Temple; Poto.
mac commandery, X. r., No. 3, Georgetown.
g. 4. k.-John A. Rawlins, No. /. q. A. R.
Building.
!. o. o. F.-Magenenu, No. 4. EncamDment,
Eighth Street Hall East Warrington; Central,
No. /, Odd Fellows Hall; Eastern, No. 7, odd
Fellows Hall; Mechanics, No. is. Georgeto yn;
Metropolis, No. 16, Ninth and d streets north.
west.
sylvania avenue and Ninth street; Wash
ington Division, No. 2 il0 Tenth street.
Sons ofJonadab-GOod VIII, No. ., 31i Eighth
street.
northwest: Lafayette, No. 10, Seventh and L
streets northwest.
National Republican., 1887-09-23
COURT HOUSE MARRIAGES..
Two Couples Joined In wediock In a
Court Room.

Two Couples Joined IN Wediock In q
Court Room.
The criminal court room was yesterday
the scene of double wedding, all the col-
tracting parties being colored. Tne first
pair to arrive was John Henry Cromwell
and Jane Matilda Starr, both Of Pfnce
George county, Md. After they had OBJ
tained license and while awaiting the
coming Of the minister, Thornton Am
brose and Jennie Massey, both OF Falls
Church, Va, arrived, purchased license,
and inquired for Il convenient clergyman.
They were informed that couple No. were
awaiting the good mans presence
and services, and II they would
proceed TO the criminal court room they
could be accommodated when the Maryland
pair had been joined in wedlock. The in-
vitation was accepted and few minutes
later four people, anxious to be married,
were nervous at the non-arrval OF the
preacher. Rev. Wm. j. Howard, of Zion
Baptist Church, South Washington, was
soon brought In and in few minutes the
marriage ceremony was concluded and the
quartette departed In the best Of spirits.
National Republican., 1887-09-23

The following marriage licenses have been
issued Jos. Harper and Belle G, Price, David
NJ. Anderson, OF Raleigh N. c., and Eudora
Thomas, of Rich mond, Va; Wm. Bennett and
sarah j. Tolmau, Frank @. Winters and
George Dent, John II. Cromwell and Jane NJ
starr, Of Prince George County, Md: Geo. w
GOldsOOrOugh and Caroline Wieghorst, both o.
baltimore, Md; Thornton Ambrose and
Jennie Massey, both of Falls Church, Va.
lhOs, y, HolsOn aud Julia NJ. Daniels.
National Republican., 1887-09-23
AppoIpted and Promoted.

The following official changes have taken
place in the Interior Department:
Office Of education Resignation; Richard II.
Gorgas, of Alabama. clerk, 81, 400.
General land doilice-Appointment under the
civil service rules: Morton L.Venable, ofSouth
Carolina, copyist, $500 Resignation: VIM. A.
Wright of North Carolina, timber agent, ST.
500
Office of Indian aifairs-Appolntmen under
the civil service rules: David Lescallett, of Col
orado, copyist, 5000.
Pension oflice--Promoton: Wilbur f. Mel
bourne OF Missouri, 81, 200 to 81, 400. Resigna-
ton Vim. W. Heron, of Illinois, clerk, ST. 400.
National Republican., 1887-09-23
The Pnpnlnr AnproyaI

OF the efforts Of the California Fig Syrup Co.,
fective substitute for the bitter nauseous liver
medicines and catharics formerly in use is as
gratifying to the company as II Is creditable to
the good taste of the public. The large and
rapidly increasing sale of Syrup of Figs, and
the promptly beneficial effects of single dose
are convincing proofs that 1t is the most easily
taken and the most pleasantly effective rem
Cdy known. For sale by all leading druggists
National Republican., 1887-09-23
LADIES' HURDLE CONTEST.
One Horse Falls and Throws Hi
Rider.

Quite a large assembly witnessed the
opening Of the Washington Riding school
at Athletic Park yesterday afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock, and number of young ladies in
jaunty riding habits were present to enter
for the hurdle contest, handsome prizes
being offered for those who PISSED over the
course most gracefully. The competitors
were pupils OF Prof j. a. McClary's Balti-
more school Of equestriaDism. Early during
the progress OF the sport It's great danger
was shown by the horse on which Miss
Byron rode falling, though only a few
scratches to the young lady was the result
At the conclusion OF the riding the judges
awarded prizes as follows: lst, gold watch,
Miss Byron; "a, gold watch, Miss Smith;
Sd, opera glasses, Miss Ponsell; 4th, silk
umbrella, Miss Morgan.
National Republican., 1887-09-23

Permits were yesterday issued to the
Washington Gas Company for the erection
at Thirteenth aud N streets southeast of a
retort house 60x249 feet, to cost $4,000,
an engine room aud pumping house G3xl00
feet, to cost $22 800. Two gasometers are
to he built
National Republican., 1887-09-23
Youthful Housebreakers.

The house OF Justice Miller, 14l5 Massa-
chusetts avenue, was entered yesterday
morning and pair of gold eyeglasses were
stolen; subsequently Commodore Weights
house, 1452 Massachusetts, avenue, was
also entered and number OF articles was
stolen. Frank Boswell, aged 10 years, aud
Eddie Lane, aged 12 years, were arrested
and the stolen articles were taken from
them.
National Republican., 1887-09-23

On account of the twenty-Rrst National En-
eanpment of q. A. r., to be held in st. Louis,
the q. and o, X. X. will sell excursion tickets
to st. Louis and return at rate of S2l 90 from
st. Louis until sept. 2s, inclusive and good to
return until Oct. 8, inclusive. The K o. is
the shortest, quickest, and most desirable route
from Washington to ST. Louis.
National Republican., 1887-09-23

WHETHER you prefer the sea breeze or brac-
irg mountain air tor your summer vacation,
you should not omit to provide Yourself with a
Otte OF AngOstula Bltters, which Is the nc.
krowlrdptd regulator OF the digestive organs.
Is, sure tOpet The genuine article, manufactured
only Dy Dr. j, q, B. Slegert \ Sons